I grew up with the rich as an outsider: Deepti Kapoor, author of the sensational Age Of Vice

Age Of Vice is Deepti Kapoor’s second work. PHOTOS: MATTHEW PARKER, PANSING
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SINGAPORE – It seems an understatement to say that Indian author Deepti Kapoor has seen her star rise in recent years.

In 2019, she was taking freelance jobs because she needed cash, unsure where and when she would get her next pay cheque.

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